Discover Summer Magic at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Tucked away on 300 wooded acres along beautiful Percy Priest Lake, Camp Widjiwagan is where Middle Tennessee kids trade screen time for sunshine, friendships and unforgettable adventures. Just minutes from Nashville, Widji feels like a true escape — towering trees, sparkling water and fresh air that makes summer feel like summer again. Whether your child is brand new to camp or a seasoned adventurer, there’s a place waiting for them.
Day Camp = Big Fun all day long!
Not quite ready to pack the overnight bag? No problem. Widji’s Day Camp delivers all the excitement of summer camp — just in time to be home for bedtime.
Campers spend their days climbing rock walls, racing down water slides, aiming for bullseyes in archery, swimming in the pool and lake, paddling canoes, hiking wooded trails and laughing through team games and talent shows. Every day brings something new. Kids are grouped by age, building friendships quickly while growing in confidence and independence.
Convenient Bus Transportation
Widji makes summer easy for families with convenient bus transportation and neighborhood pick-up locations throughout Middle Tennessee. Supervised bus routes serve multiple community stops, allowing parents to choose a location that fits their daily commute. Camp staff ride with campers, ensuring a safe and smooth trip to and from camp each day. Specific pick-up sites, times and availability are shared during registration.
Overnight Camp = The Full Campfire Experience
Ready for the ultimate summer adventure? Overnight Camp at Widji is where memories are made under the stars.
Campers stay in cabins with trained counselors who guide them through days filled with canoeing, ropes courses, swimming, archery and specialty programs like ranch camp. Evenings bring campfires, group games and classic all-camp activities that create lifelong friendships. Overnight sessions are designed to build resilience, independence and strong character — all in a safe, supportive environment.
Drop-off and pick-up for overnight sessions take place directly at camp, with clear check-in and check-out procedures to make arrival and departure simple for families.
